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Discover the vibrant world of art for kids in Chicago with classes that explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, inspiring young artists to express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

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Bugs, Butterflies & Beetles: Mixed Media (Ages 5-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small,many-legged friends.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class at least 1 day before the start of the class. Review the supply list posted. Students are responsible for purchasing all necessary...

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$305

5 sessions

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Laser Engraving & Design Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Combine art and technology to create uniquely designed projects on our laser engraver. Laser engraving takes advantage of a high-power laser to etch the surface and cut through a variety of materials.  Learn how to use the laser engraver, design and prepare files for print, and have the opportunity to cut, etch and engrave your designs onto wood and cardboard. We’ll cover a variety of 2D and 3D software that will let the students create...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Earth Week: Mixed Media (Ages 5-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class at least 1 day before the start of the class. Review the supply...

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$305

5 sessions

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Beginning & Intermediate Drawing (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This camp introduces campers to the techniques which will allow them to draw what they see! Whether it’s landscapes, still lifes, photos, or figures, campers will develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques in a variety of mediums such as charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and pastel.  All levels are welcome!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$345

5 sessions

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Darkroom to Digital Photography (Ages 9-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This has been designed as an introductory photo class for younger kids, 12-14 years. Students who are curious about the world of photography will be introduced to mainly analog, and some digital photographic methods. This includes printing in the darkroom, shooting film, simple digital editing, and much more! Kids will take home images from the various processes we will engage with, such as cyanotypes and pinhole cameras.

(83) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Intro to Procreate (Ages 13-17)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This introductory course of Procreate students learn all the tools and features the app has to offer, along with how to use them to unlock many design possibilities.  Students will learn to maximize their creativity and flexibility with layers, experiment with transparency and blend modes, and work with shapes and guides. The Instructor will show techniques, and tips needed to create your own digital art, graphics, lettering and how to recolor...

(83) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Art Exploration (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Join the us on an art exploration! Our youngest campers will have early exposure to artistic materials and youth craft projects to become familiar with the foundations of art making. Projects will include a variety of mediums and allow students to experiment. These projects will help build fine motor skills while allowing space for material exploration and play.

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Fashion Design and Construction Camp (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Build a look that will be presented at the end-of-week fashion show. Explore key design concepts, basic hand-sewing techniques and how to express yourself through garment making. Practice repurposing, upcycling, embellishing, 2D design and 3D construction. Each camper will create an original, signature look to wear on the runway! No sewing machine necessary. Campers will be introduced to new skills in the morning session (9-10:30am), receive instructions...

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Papermaking & Printmaking (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Save that wrapping paper and don't throw out that junk mail! This camp will use “waste paper” to recycle into beautiful handmade papers. As their handmade paper dries, students will also discover a variety of contemporary printmaking techniques like relief printmaking and monotypes. Students should prepare for fun and a little mess!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

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Experimenting in Mixed Media (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Experiment with 2D and 3D media, such as bookbinding, painting, assemblage, weaving, sculpture and more! Ideal for students who like to try new things and to express themselves creatively by surveying different mediums.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

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Mixedmedia Sculpture (Ages 12-14 yrs)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

While working with materials such as wood, wire, paint, cardboard, or clay, campers will be able to create their own abstract or structural pieces! Students will be given guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively. All levels welcome!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Multimedia Sculpture (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

While working with materials such as wood, wire, paint, cardboard, or clay, campers will be able to create their own abstract or structural pieces! Students will be given guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively. All levels welcome!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Adventure Land (Ages 6- 8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover, castles in the skies, butterfly boats, and time-traveling animals! Kids are the grand inventors in Adventure Land! Students will use their imaginations to create unique worlds through painting, drawing, and 3D forms.  This camp will use surrealist paintings and children’s book illustrations as inspiration to spark their next big adventure!

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$370

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Animal Illustrations (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn fundamental drawing techniques and skills, with a special focus on animals! This camp will discuss and study different illustrative styles using materials like watercolors, markers, colored pencils, and more! Students will learn about form, value, color, and texture while creating realistic animal drawings.

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Let it Grow (Ages 6- 8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From little seeds to full grown trees! This camp will focus on gardens, plants, and nature. Campers will experiment with natural materials, nature prints, landscape paintings, and more. They will explore and create as they become master gardeners!  Note: Weather permitting, some classes may be outside.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Beginning / Intermediate Painting (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This camp will focus on skill building of painting techniques! Students will explore different mediums and styles of painting while building their painting skills. Although concentrating on observational rendering skills, students will also have opportunities to create imaginative and exploratory works as well. Perfect for all skill levels.

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Let it Grow (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From little seeds to full grown trees! This camp will focus on gardens, plants, and nature. Campers will experiment with natural materials, nature prints, landscape paintings, and more. They will explore and create as they become master gardeners!  Note: Weather permitting, some classes may be outside.

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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High School: Drawing Intensive

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Perfect for high school students looking to strengthen their drawing skills. This class is for advanced students looking to improve their drawing skills through still-life and observational drawing. Students will enhance their ability and confidence through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and various drawing tools, such as charcoal, pastels and pencils. All materials are included, students may bring their preferred materials if...

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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$370

6 sessions

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Fiber Arts Studio (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand artistic practices with fiber arts! This camp will look at contemporary artists who are incorporating fiber arts-- often in combination with other media like painting and drawing. Students will be introduced to a number of fiber art techniques, such as embroidery, fabric piecing, felting, and more, in order to create dynamic mixed media artwork and open up new directions and ideas. No experience necessary!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Intro to Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Students will be introduced to the fun and creative art form of printmaking! Traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques like relief printmaking, monotypes, and gelli prints will be explored. Campers will experiment with various tools and equipment and dabble with collage.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

6 sessions

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